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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,488.21, 14,226.65 and 3,246.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,488.21, 14,226.65 and 3,246.15 is: 4,867.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,488.21 : 14,226.65 = 3,246.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,488.21/14,226.65 = 3,246.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,488.21x = 14,226.65 × 3,246.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,488.21x = 46,181,823.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,181,823.67/9,488.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,867.29

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